Paradox Vole vs side-striped jackal

Microtus paradoxus compared with Canis adustus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Paradox Vole side-striped jackal
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Cricetidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Microtus Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species Microtus paradoxus Canis adustus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and side-striped jackal share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

side-striped jackal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Paradox Vole side-striped jackal
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

side-striped jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

side-striped jackal

No description available.

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